1998 Lighthouse was deeded to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) from the Administrator of General Services for the United States.

2014 The Presque Isle Light Station, also known as the Presque Isle Lighthouse, transitioned from a park residence to a public building that will be restored to early 1900’s period and be open to the public.

2017 The Lighthouse is now open seven days a week during the summer season. Several large projects completed in the exterior restoration. These include tight-board fence and gates, flagpole, new sidewalks, exterior lighting of house and flagpole, plus the grading and seeding of the new lawn. Commemoration of last keeper, Frank Huntington, at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 8/6/2017. Flagpole dedication on National Lighthouse Day, 8/7/2017; donated by Sally Kohler.